<p>How hard is it to get into a summer program? For example, is it a 1/5 chance? 1/25? 1/100? I live in Southern California, currently in 9th grade, taking one AP classes, planning to do I.B. program, wants to do something biology related, Black(parents from Nigeria), 14, will probably need financial aid, Maybe not the best essay writer...
Specifically these programs,
COSMOS
SSP
UCLA summer institutes</p>
<p>Obviously, it depends a lot on where you stand in regards to GPA or test scores. It can be common among high achieving students. I know people who have attended all those programs. Your minority status helps you. You should apply to MITES!</p>